Dietitian (Lvl 1/2) - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1/2
Remuneration:
Dietitian Level 1: $70,944.00 - $82,899.00 Per Annum
Dietitian Level 2: $88,379.00 - $101,211.00 Per Annum
Requisition ID: REQ531270
Application Close Date: 17/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 20/11/2024 – 27/11/2024
Contact Details: May Mak – (02) 8738 6757 I May.mak@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
This position is suitable for dietitian with 1-2 years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting. The successful candidate will be part of the Liverpool Dietetics Team and also the multidisciplinary team within the allocated clinical area. In addition to clinical workload, the dietitian will also have opportunity participating in quality improvement project and student supervision. Liverpool Dietetics has a comprehensive supervision and professional development program to support growth and development of clinicians. We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrates resilience, courage, ability to self-manage.
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for providing patient centered and high quality nutrition services to patients in SWSLHD including providing nutritional care to patients as per caseload; provide and participate in education and evaluation; supervise students as appropriate; and participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement and research as required.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics as recognized by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Relevant clinical experience and good knowledge of current Dietetics Practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group education skills.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to quality improvement
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of the team
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and evidence based practice
- Excellent computer skills including CBORD
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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